Flavorful Quick Easy Chicken Flautas: A Speedy Dinner (Print Version)
Quick Easy Chicken Flautas: Crispy, savory, and perfect for your busy weeknights. My simple recipe brings authentic flavor to your familys table.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4-6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Mexican / Tex-Mex
Dietary: Contains dairy, can be gluten-free (ensure certified GF tortillas)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Fillings
01 -
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
02 -
4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 -
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
→ Flavor Boosters
04 -
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, undrained
05 -
1 tsp ground cumin
06 -
1/2 tsp chili powder
07 -
1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 -
1/2 tsp onion powder
→ The Crunch Factor
09 -
12-16 corn tortillas
→ Finishing Touches
10 -
2-3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
# Instructions:
01 -
Okay, first things first! Grab a medium bowl and toss in your cooked shredded chicken, that glorious cream cheese, Monterey Jack, diced green chiles (a little liquid is fine!), cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Now, get in there with your hands, or a sturdy spoon if you're not into messy hands like me sometimes, and mix it all up until it’s beautifully combined. You want it to be a cohesive, slightly sticky mixture. This is where the magic starts to happen for your weeknight dinner.
02 -
This step is crucial, hon! Cold tortillas will crack and break when you try to roll them, and trust me, that's a sad sight. Stack your corn tortillas and either wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30-60 seconds, or quickly warm them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 15-20 seconds per side. They should be pliable, almost floppy.